Little Daddy

Graham has been so spunky lately, really standing up for himself! But he has also been so caring and sweet with HIS baby! He likes to carry his baby around with him, and dress him up.
He likes to take care of him when he gets hurt. And Graham is usually the one to bump him into things. But as soon as the doll hits his head Graham says "Uh oh baby owee, kiss him better" And then he rocks him and rubs his back and head.

It is just the sweetest thing!

He likes to try to feed him and put him down when he is tired. "He says night night baby!" And gives him a big kiss.
Sometimes they play hide and seek and he takes him to the store! He is a new staple at the house!
Now we REALLY DONT need another baby, cause Graham brought a new baby in for us!

Making the Best of ALL this SNOW

It is COLD outside! We get little breaks in between storms but the storms just keep coming! BJ hates it! He keeps trying to get out his shorts! :) Just look at that cute face....
But in an effort to be positive about all this snow we decided to go play in it! Spencer got to use his new "snowmobile!" We found this amazing sled at the DI last year and this was his first chance to test it out!

It was a huge hit and he was really good at it! And when he fell off (even though it was scary for me, he laughed it off and climbed right back up the hill!)

I on the other had was totally freaked out about going down the hill! Cooper went with me and kept telling me if I didnt just go he would go with out me :)

This is my FAVORITE PICTURE! The big boys just loved it!!!!

Graham on the other hand did not like it! The snow made him really nervous and even though he tried to follow the big boys it really freaked him out! :) So next year will be his year to explore in the snow!

My Heleman's Warriors

What do you do at dinner? Well when BJ is studying and the boys and I are home alone we... SING! Last week we had a Family Home Evening on Heleman's Warriors and there was this FUN chant that went a long with the story. We have been singing our chant in the car, cleaning up, playing with toys and especially at dinner!

Its a little hard to hear what they are saying (especially when Spencer does his silly embarrassed voice)

I dont know what I've been told

Heleman's warriors are very Bold

They love their Moms

And Choose the Right

Full of faith they'll win the fight

Sound of

One two

Bring it on down

One two Thousand

WARRIORS!

I think my little warriors are so darling!

Family pictures...in THIS family?

Its been a long LONG time since we had family pictures taken and my visiting teacher was kind enough to do a session for us as a Birthday present!

They turned out so SO great... take a look at my favorites

I love how we captured Spencer's "million dollar smile!" When really is happy he smiles with his whole face and you FEEL how happy he really is!



My sweet little Cooper is growing up so fast. He is becoming more and more playful but his sweet soft heart still shines through!

Baby Graham.... wow he hated pictures! We were able to distract him with birds or planes flying by! And luckily we caught a few happy faces!



Graham was just NOT having it! And it turned out to be cute in the end, Cooper trying to help him feel better! I can already look back and love this moment!

I am so glad we captured our family at this stage! Now we just need to try to stay on top of it and continue getting regular family pictures!! i hope i hope!

Wow Super Six

Spencer just turned 6 and its been so amazing to watch him grow up! This year Spencer wanted an ARMY party! Look at our Little Solider! HE is sporting his army uniform and camo face paint, camo bandanna and dog tags.

We did some low key decorating. The Army recruiting office was AMAZING and lent us these Army Solider Cut-outs. We made a little Barracks tent with army uniforms to try on!

We did a few streamers and signs.

Got out some patriotic flags and starts. And everybody's favorite SNIPER guy!

I made some army brownies, star PB and J sandwiches, purple and green popcorn, green and yellow rice cripsie stars and fruits and veggies!

Everbody got face paint, bandannas and dog tags when they got to the party. Then we colored army pages and played dress up in the barracks.

Look at our cute Army soldiers getting ready for boot camp!

BJ was our Staff Sargent and did a boot camp with the kids....

ATTEN-TION

Up-Downs

Jumping Jacks

Marching in Place

After Boot Camp The Staff Sargent brought the kids to Target Practice

(Look at the SWEET gun we borrowed from my Visiting Teacher)

Ready.. Aim... Fire

Everyone made army paper airplanes and we had contests to see whose plane would fly the farthest. Then it was time for strength training with the Piñata!

After the Piñata we had our last game (no PICS sorry) That we called No man left behind. I hid about a 100 little army guys upstairs and the kids had to go find them. IT was amazing how thorough and fast they were! In less then 3 minutes all the army guys were found! Now if we could only get the kids to clean up that fast! :)

Birthday cake....

Spencer really helped me with his cake this year! He helped me with the dirt and grass and told me JUST where to put all the guys and tanks!

He showed all the kids which guys were shooting guys and who was gonna win! He loves playing army and being creative with where to put all the figure! :)

He told me a few times, "Mom I just really love my cake!" This year he really appreciated the party and enjoyed all the games and new friends that came!

I cant believe my baby is 6 years old. He is getting so smart, and creative. His witty attitude and insightful comments always catch me by surprise! I just love learning with him as he grows up!

Happy Birthday Spencer Boy! We all love you SO MUCH!